#lovewhatisaroundyou medias

Sitting here on the ferry, watching people take photos of the mountains, the little islands and the sea which we see each time as we cruise across the Straight of Georgia. I thought to myself that I used to do this on the ferry all the time but I don’t do it anymore. I’ve been on the ferry so much that I just don’t really “see” it as much anymore.
We humans are so quick to take the important things we have in our lives for granted. If we just took a moment to really appreciate what we have, things would be much more joyful and exciting. ♥️ #myhomeisbeautiful#beautifulbritishcolumbia#bc#lovewhatisaroundyou#appreciatewhatyouhave

Had a conversation with a woman on a plane, she made me realize how grateful I am to get to experience the unique beauty of the northwest - while it still exists. This feeling is particularly stark as wildfires devastate Okanogan County. The low snowpack this year, combined with summer's high temps have turned the state's forests into a tinderbox. This further inspires me to get out to appreciate whatever beauty is around me, NOW; and instills in me the importance of staying in the know as a citizen, in order to offer support to relief efforts in whatever small way I can. #lovewhatisaroundyou#pnw#rainier#snowlake#wa#wildfires#protect#preserve